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Gary from Chicago got more time at the Oscars than 98% of all award winners tonight and you know what? That's okay.

Gary from Chicago -- now a household name -- started as a member of the tour group that Jimmy Kimmel brought into the ceremony as part of a prank. Gary confidently waltzed into the theater unsurprised, wearing shorts and holding his fiancée Vicky's purse.

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Gary recorded most of the bit on his purple cell phone, taking breaks to kiss Meryl Streep's hand and get married by Denzel Washington. Gary also took a selfie with what appeared to be Mahershala Ali's Oscar but not Ali himself.

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"I feel like you’re ignoring all the white celebrities," Kimmel said to Gary toward the end of the bit.

"Yes, I am," replied Gary.

Suffice it to say, Gary gave hands down the best performance of the night.

Dog Gary took a selfie with the Oscar and Mahershala wasn't even in it 😂😂😂😂

— Vann R. Newkirk II (@fivefifths) February 27, 2017

"i feel like you're ignoring the white celebrities."

"yes, i am."

come thru, gary!

— Bim Adewunmi (@bimadew) February 27, 2017

GARY ALLEN COLE FROM CHICAGO LMAO WHO UNCLE

— jaboukie young-white (@jaboukie) February 27, 2017

Gary took this man's brand new Oscar, gave him the phone and made him take the picture. Iconic. pic.twitter.com/OpQxx3z9R5

— ✨🌸Aight & Bougie🌸✨ (@RedRobinYuumm) February 27, 2017

Gary literally admitted to ignoring the white Celebs. GOAT

— POA (@HumbleTeej) February 27, 2017

Move over, Ken Bone, you stupid piece of shit. Long live Gary from Chicago!

— Sean O'Connor (@seanoconnz) February 27, 2017

Gary is dressed like every uncle of mine from Chicago.

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) February 27, 2017

gary from chicago is helping us close out black history month right pic.twitter.com/Kh7T0DeKrK

— Ziwe (@ziwe) February 27, 2017

Thank you for saving the Oscars, Gary.

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